It is revealed that Valan will give up 20 million in two years and return to Europe! The Nuggets can turn to Boucherlandal to reduce pressure on Jokic

On July 4, the US media LA reported that insiders reported that Valanciunas had verbally agreed to sign a contract with a European team. He is expected to arrive in Greece tomorrow morning. He is willing to give up all the Nuggets' salary to leave the NBA.

According to news one hour ago, the Kings Nuggets' deal has been reached and cannot be cancelled. Valan is already a member of the Nuggets. The Nuggets are working hard to persuade Valan to stay in the NBA because Valan is the best substitute the Nuggets have found for Jokic this summer. He averaged 16.9 minutes last season, averaging 8.7 points, 7 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game. Now, the persuasion has failed.

Valan's contract is 30.29 million yuan signed in the summer of 2024, and the next season is 10.39 million yuan, which is worth 10 million yuan in the 26-27 season (not guaranteed). In other words, Valanan gave up his two-year salary of 20 million yuan and returned to Europe.

It is reported that the Greek giants Panasinaikos and Valan are 12 million euros (about 14.1 million US dollars), and you should know that this is a three-year contract, and Valan will have a salary of up to 10 million in the NBA next season. If he stays in the NBA, he will definitely make more money. Perhaps he no longer has a sense of belonging in the NBA.

Once Valan leaves the NBA, the Nuggets need to continue to find a substitute for Jokic. Chris Boucher, who played for the Raptors last season, is a good candidate. Currently, many teams such as the Lakers, Pistons, Philadelphia, Trail Blazers, and Warriors are interested. He averaged 10 points, 4.5 rebounds last season and made a three-point shooting percentage of 36.3%.

The Rockets also cut off center Landal from Australia earlier. He averaged 4.8 points and 3.3 rebounds per game in 11 minutes last season. He also developed three-point shooting ability. He has an 8 million unguaranteed contract this season, and it has been sacked. If the Nuggets sign him, it will definitely be a basic salary contract. These two are good additions.

Text/Yan Xiaobai: Nuggets Observation